Through negotiations with these collective bargaining units, the State of Rhode Island,
Board of Education, and/or the College administration establishes many of the conditions
of employment, benefits, and policies contained in this handbook. If you are a member of one of these bargaining units, please be sure to refer to your
bargaining agreement for more information

Non-Classified, non-faculty employees of CCRI who are not covered by one of the aforementioned
bargaining units are governed by the Rhode Island Board of Education Personnel Policies Manual . Classified non-union employees are governed by the State of Rhode Island Merit
System and Personnel Policies. Board of Education or State Classified Personnel Policies shall prevail should there
be a discrepancy between this handbook and those policies.